EMPLOYMENT LAWS -
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT -
Terms and conditions of work performed by employees in New Zealand are governed by:
• Legislation governing employment terms and working conditions,...more

Whistleblowing: An employer's guide to global compliance -
As the global push to combat corruption in government, politics, civil society and business gathers pace, whistleblowing continues to be a topic of ever...more

Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic located on the west coast of Africa. Modern Nigeria has its origins as a British colony through the 19th and 20th century until it achieved independence in 1960. Comprising 36...more

The Angolan legal system allows any foreign citizen to perform a professional activity in Angola, without prejudice of international law.
However, as we will explain below, the foreign employment legislation is subject...more

On June 12, 2015, Mexico amended the Federal Labor Law (“FLL”), adopting the increase in the legal working age that was enacted through a constitutional amendment in 2014. (Click here to read our discussion of the 2014...more

The amendments to the Saudi Labour (Royal Decree No. M/46 of 05/06/1436) were published in the official gazette No. 4563 dated 24 April 2015. It has been announced by the Ministry of Labour that these will be implemented six...more

In an increasingly global economy, it is only natural to see a rise in complex and high-stakes international lawsuits. As a result, cross-border discovery issues are now commonplace, a staple of international litigation. ...more

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is fast approaching. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and this year the holy month is anticipated to commence around 18 June 2015 and last until 17 July 2015. The start...more

Hiring -
For many employers, the key to having a productive and high-performing workforce is recruiting the right people to start with. However, it is important for employers to be aware that even before an employee...more

Recruitment -
Recruiting in Thailand is often done through database recruitment, licensed headhunting firms, or by placing advertisements in newspapers and various media or on the internet. With regards to hiring of new...more

Hiring:
As a general rule, employers in Japan can freely determine the person they would like to hire as an employee, provided that discrimination on the basis of certain protected categories is not permitted. Employees...more

HIRING -
For many employers, the key to having a productive and high-performing workforce is recruiting the right people to start with. However, it is important for employers to be aware that even before an employee...more

In Singapore, we are restricted for regulatory reasons (as are most international/foreign registered law firms) from practising local law. This means that if a matter needs advice on any Singapore law issues we will arrange...more

If you are an avid shopper, you may have noticed in the past holiday season that fewer and fewer items on the shelf had the familiar “Made in China” label. In 2013, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast that the era...more

What investigators need to know—and do—to adhere to data privacy laws relating during ethics and compliance investigations.
Investigations of potential misconduct can be taxing for any organization. But for...more

Brazil: Limit on Employer Obligation to Deduct Union Dues -
The Brazilian Supreme Court has recently enacted Binding Precedent no. 40, which states that union support contributions are only payable by those who are...more

The Australian Government has today introduced the draft Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (Employee Share Schemes) Bill 2015 containing measures designed to ease the tax impost for employee shares schemes, to make...more

Do you have a comprehensive workplace harassment prevention program in place?
During our recent webinar, “Workplace Harassment is Evolving: Is Your Prevention Program Keeping Pace?,” we asked attendees whether they had a...more

Pact Establishes Ongoing Collaborative Relationship between the Two Entities -
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The Miami District Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) entered into a Memorandum of...more

Indonesia is a democratic republic with a population of approximately 240 million people scattered across the more than 17,000 islands which make up its 34 provinces. A former Dutch colony, Indonesia gained independence in...more

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